Today in History and Celebrity Birthdays

Today in History for June 16: In 1502, the Sainte-Chapelle in Chambery, France was completed for the Duke of Savoy to house the much disputed, but often venerated Shroud of Turin, a cloth in which Jesus Christ was reputedly wrapped following His Cruc

Today in Music History for June 16: In 1929, 62-year-old Otto Funk completed a 183-day, 6,600-km walk from San Francisco to New York. He was said to have played his violin every step of the way.

Celebrity Birthdays for June 15: Singer Ruby Nash Garnett of Ruby and the Romantics is 90. Muff Winwood, bass player with the Spencer Davis Group, is 81. Funk guitarist Leo Nocentelli of The Meters is 78. Singer Noddy Holder (Slade) is 78.

Today in History for June 15: On this date: In 1215, King John signed the Magna Carta -- granting his barons more liberty and marking the birth of responsible government in England.

Today in Music History for June 15: In 1843, composer Edvard Grieg, whose strongly nationalist style led to his being known as "The Voice of Norway," was born. In 1872, the Governor General's "Foot Guards Band" made its debut in Ottawa.

Celebrity Birthdays for June 14: Actress Marla Gibbs is 93. Jazz trombonist and composer Ian McDougall is 86. Soul singer Garland Green is 82. Country-rock musician Spooner Oldham is 81. Singer Rod Argent of The Zombies and Argent is 79. Former U.S.

Today in History for June 14: On this date: In 1617, Canada's first farmer, Louis Hebert, arrived at Tadoussac with his wife and their three children.

Today in Music History for June 14: In 1594, Orlando di Lasso, one of the greatest composers of sacred music in his era, died in Munich, in present-day Germany. He is best known for his motets based on the seven Penitential Psalms.

Celebrity Birthdays for June 13: Actor Malcolm McDowell is 81. CFL Hall of Fame receiver Terry Evanshen is 80. Singer Dennis Locorriere of Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show is 75. Actor Stellan Skarsgard ("Mamma Mia") is 73. Actor Jonathan Hogan is 73.

Today in History for June 13: On this date: In 323 B.C., Alexander III of Macedonia, better known as "Alexander the Great," died at age 32. In 1525, German church reformer Martin Luther married former nun Katherine von Bora.